Project Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading business based in the Heart of the Midlands.

The Project Manager works as part of the Project Management Office (PMO) to plan, monitor, and manage multiple, diverse medium to large projects of high complexity across multiple teams, departments, service centres and client locations that have a direct impact on the organisation and are highly visible. The role holder acts as a single point of accountability on projects assigned by the Change Board, securing required resources, using PRINCE2/APM project controls and standards, and ensuring on- time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.

They demonstrate a strong commitment to stakeholder relationships by proactively communicating and taking ownership of risks and issues, and by facilitating effective outcomes in a timely manner.

Duties

• Authors/facilitates strategic documents such as project charters, education and communication plans, detailed project plans, and presents project updates/presentations to business owners
• Organises project activities into manageable work efforts for team members and determines an effective approach to completing the work, as outlined in project plan
• Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues, cross-project dependencies, and reports on project/programme status within the published schedule
• Identifies, manages and monitors completion of deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentors colleagues in applying project management controls and uses the outlined structure and templates to ensure consistency
• Facilitates decision-making that is required for progress on the project
• Authors/facilitates project implementation documentation including, but not limited to implementation toolkits and migration schedules
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, trouble shooting and people management
• Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost
• Solves technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project
• Examines and interprets complex data from multiple sources to support sound decision making.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, Power BI
• and PowerPoint)
• Online collaboration tools, such as WebEx and conference calling tools
• Expert in using Project Management tools, including Microsoft Project 2016
• Ability to learn and adopt inhouse software such as Salesforce (CRM tool)
• Good analytical skills.
• Process design and delivery with stakeholder teams
• Process Frameworks and standards
• Proven experience in business process change and analysis.
• Maintain grace under pressure while displaying a high level of professionalism
• Align internal and external resources to achieve objectives
• Good attention to detail
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Understand and interpret complex instructions, proposals, and contract language
• Excellent oral, written communication skills and presentation skills to all levels within the business

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